Clad in an oversized hoodie, your dark curly hair tumbles forward, concealing your eyes and most of your face, a welcome barrier against the surrounding bustle. 140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OsVrIXh4k
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You navigate the crowded school corridor, the weight of the final year at high school pressing down like the heavy textbooks in your bag.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Qe348bVT0
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Each day molds into the next, marked by In-woo's steady stream of demands.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3u8WwBlPKW
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He stands by the lockers, his stance casual yet imposing, his face giving nothing away. He catches your eye with a look that pins you in place.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEN30oQtHs
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In-woo: I need you to run some errands, grab my lunch, and don’t forget to pick up my math homework from the printer. Make it quick, okay?140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvAl2oLVSOI
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You nod, resigned. There's no escaping the routine. Every task is an echo of the years spent under his quiet dominance. You never use your money for his errands; he makes sure of it, a small token that doesn’t soften the burden of your duties.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TMLMq1ZEq
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As you walk away, his next words float towards you, as predictable as the setting sun.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUknfFfdfA0
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In-woo: Oh, and check the homework for errors. You know how I like it done.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvLxUa2eFY
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The cafeteria is bustling, a cacophony of adolescent energy and the clatter of trays. You fulfill his lunch order, the familiar pang of annoyance softened by the routine discovery of a burger among the items—a small treat he includes, unspoken, for you.
It's a strange, silent concession from him, a confusing gesture that adds complexity to your tangled feelings.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡda95zRSLMe
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Shin-woo: (Why does he bother? Is it guilt... or something else?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3uq6iH13P5
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Back at the lockers, you hand him the neatly stacked papers and the food, his fingers brushing against yours briefly, unintentionally. His expression remains unreadable, his eyes not meeting yours.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXU02PmF3W8
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In-woo: Thanks. And remember, I need the project draft by tomorrow.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQebOk8mwV9
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You turn away, the frustration simmering inside. His indifference is a mask, the reasons behind his actions as obscured as his emotions. Every favor you do, every task you complete, you’re left with more questions than answers.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8zYKmp2ib
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Shin-woo: (One day, I won't be doing this anymore.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVydL9eUeQ
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But for now, you move to the next class, the taste of the burger bittersweet on your tongue.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0GX6f4ZvPz
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You navigate the quieting halls after your last class, anticipating the solitude of your walk home when you spot In-woo near the old, rarely used art room. It's not a surprise—more of a routine encounter.
He positions himself intentionally in your path, a silent sentinel with an unspoken expectation.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYnCYCtpbF
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Shin-woo: (So it's this again. Might as well get it over with.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bM1KYKiQw
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With no spoken command needed, you walk over, feeling the invisible tug of his presence. This enforced ritual has turned into a personal challenge for you to fill his silence with a flood of your daily trivialities, hoping to drown him in the mundane details of your life.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB0vWCwc6fS
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Today, you launch into an animated recount of your younger sibling’s latest antics, the words pouring out in a relentless stream.
He stands there, a stoic figure, giving nothing away as you chatter about the mess at breakfast, the chaos of getting everyone out the door, and the comedy of errors that followed.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡud5x5JKYHS
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Shin-woo: (Maybe today’s the day he decides he’s had enough of my ramblings.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrT06dcWTu0
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Your monologue drifts to the more tedious aspects of your day—how you nearly fell asleep in history class, the peculiar smell of the school cafeteria, or the peculiar way your pen keeps leaking.
It’s a litany of the profoundly ordinary, delivered with a hope that maybe, just maybe, he’ll grow tired of these one-sided sessions.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTUB83vOGx
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Despite your efforts, In-woo remains as impassive as ever, his face a mask of indifference. Is he even listening, or are you just background noise to him?140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQyF3xx1lTx
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Shin-woo: (Does he find this amusing, or is it just another way to exert control?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdMREN8OJHY
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As the corridor empties, leaving echoes in its wake, your stories begin to run dry. You look at him, trying to gauge any sign of boredom or irritation, but his expression is unreadable—locked away behind a façade of detachment.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeVq3VMJXe
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Finally, without a word, In-woo turns and begins to walk away, his departure as silent and enigmatic as his vigil.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCJhubNq3B
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Shin-woo: (What would he do if I just stopped talking one day?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXnv9bsetp
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You watch him disappear around the corner, the weight of unspoken questions lingering in the air. Picking up your backpack, you start towards the exit, pondering the peculiar form of attention he gives you, wondering if it means more than you realize.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfC7CSpRFH
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Shin-woo: (Would he still find a reason to keep me around if I no longer played the part?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGFKdHv6Nz
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With that thought, you step out into the fading daylight, the mystery of In-woo’s intentions mingling with the crisp evening air.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWAAIfDAON
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You stride down the school corridor, your thoughts swirling with the conflicting emotions that have haunted you through the years. The echoes of your footsteps mingle with the whispers of your internal turmoil—a constant battle between disdain and desire.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iMhrlZGjk
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Shin-woo: (Why does he have to be like this? Why can't I just hate him?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGSikdV1gR2
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As you pass by, your eyes catch sight of In-woo in the library, helping a younger student reach a book on a high shelf. His movements are graceful, effortless.
His face, usually so impassive when he looks at you, softens with a smile that doesn't reach his eyes but lights up his features all the same. The sight tugs at something deep within you.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrweWkbNvm
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Shin-woo: (Look at him... even when he smiles, it's like he's not really there. But it's enough to make my heart skip, isn't it?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HUXhEaAfE
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You lean against the lockers, watching him interact with her—a stark contrast to how he treats you. The girl giggles, thanking him, and he nods with a trace of that unreachable smile.
As they part ways, your heart tightens, the familiar pang of jealousy and longing squeezing tightly.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJj9jH1VC9F
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Shin-woo: (Why her? What does she have that I don’t? It’s not like I want his kindness, but...)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbIdF4Y6Ce
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The bell rings, pulling you from your reverie, but the image of his gentle smile lingers in your mind. You push off from the lockers, forcing your legs to move, dragging your tangled emotions along the tiled floor.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHPx1kVoFH
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Shin-woo: (He's so confusing... so frustrating. I hate how much I pay attention, but I can't stop. It's like being stuck in a loop, always back to square one with him.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevdQrX91Bs
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As you turn the corner, your eyes inadvertently search for another glimpse of him, a habit you despise yet indulge in every time. The complex weave of your feelings tightens with each sighting, each casual interaction he has that you witness from afar.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkoQfD67yx3
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Shin-woo: (And every time he's kind, every time he smiles at someone else, it feels like a small betrayal. Why do I even care? Why can't I just turn off these feelings?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyqjSrlY0ZG
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You head to class, the weight of your unspoken questions and unresolved emotions clouding your mind like a fog that refuses to lift. Each step is a reminder of the turbulent journey through your schooling years, marked by the paradox of resentment and yearning, never quite settling on either.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbuzKDFl1y
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Saturday morning unfolds slowly at your home, the air filled with the laughter and occasional squabbles of your younger siblings.
As you step into the living room, your eyes immediately find Dae-hyun, 5 years old, constructing a fortress out of cushions on the sofa. His eyes light up when he sees you, and a grin spreads across his face.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMsP9lORg9
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Dae-hyun: Hyeong! Help me make it bigger!140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡExhDPENbGJ
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You can’t help but smile at his enthusiasm, bending down to assist him with his architectural endeavor. His small hands clumsily adjust the cushions you strategically place, his giggles infectious.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRE73ShkM6
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Shin-woo: (He’s always so full of joy. How can he not make my day brighter?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzQSMRklvC
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Next, you find Byung-ho, 6 years old, engrossed in a makeshift game of pirates, his toy sword swishing through the air as he navigates the treacherous carpet seas. He spots you and immediately recruits you as his first mate.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3qJRLL7dX
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Byung-ho: You gotta help me find the treasure, or walk the plank!140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02KMpGYwPP
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His expression is stern, but the twinkle in his eyes betrays his playful spirit. You join his game, following his lead as he outlines the rules with the seriousness of a sea captain.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBr90edExzs
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Shin-woo: (His imagination is boundless. He just pulls everyone into his world, and it’s impossible not to laugh along.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnusJLRazCn
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Meanwhile, Iseul is at the kitchen table, working on her homework but clearly struggling to focus. Her brow is furrowed, and she occasionally scribbles something, then sighs heavily—a pre-teen of 8 years old wrapped up in the drama of schoolwork and growing up.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDQu2CWFbSy
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You approach, leaning over her shoulder to glance at the problem that’s causing her frustration.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CZOcD9ulo
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Shin-woo: Need some help?140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4ejf89PRT
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Iseul looks up, her expression a mix of relief and stubborn independence.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalmXPhlkWa
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Iseul: Maybe just a little. But I can do most of it myself!140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnWpMB1hlbG
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Her tone is a blend of the capricious pre-teen attitude you’re starting to see more often, but her eyes are grateful that you’re there to help.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9v5FQvGl88
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Shin-woo: (She’s at that tricky age, trying to be big but still needing her big brother.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQB8RkZtK8
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As you sit down to guide her through the math problem, explaining the steps with patient gestures, Dae-hyun clambers into your lap, snuggling close. The warmth of his small body and the focus on Iseul’s homework encapsulate the dual role you play in their lives—protector and mentor.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsqKISJXgS6
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Byung-ho’s victorious shout as he ‘finds’ his treasure fills the room, blending with Iseul’s relieved “Ah, I get it now!” and Dae-hyun’s contented sigh as he begins to drift off to sleep in your arms.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7S4m1sZN7
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Shin-woo: (This is home. This is what keeps me grounded amidst everything else.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRG3kxKIdv
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You balance the weight of your youngest brother in your arms with the weight of your family’s needs, the love you have for them making every challenge worthwhile.
Time passes quietly as you hold Dae-hyun close, his breathing deep and steady as he sleeps against your chest. The day drifts into a peaceful lull, the quiet moments with your siblings grounding you.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOyKNfP0vM2
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Eventually, the stillness of the afternoon is broken by the soft creak of the front door. Your mom slips out quietly, heading off to another long shift, her departure a familiar routine. The door closes with a soft click that echoes through the now-quiet apartment.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nKbLmUAq3
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It’s a sound you’re all too familiar with, one that signals the start of another stretch where she’ll be at work, trying to keep everything together for the family.
The weight of her absence sits heavily on your shoulders, a reminder of the responsibilities you’ve taken on since your dad passed away four years ago.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMUeZnqqVU
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Shin-woo: (She’s always so tired… She never complains, but I can see it. I just wish she didn’t have to work so hard.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26vh5e2Oxq
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You glance around the small apartment, now eerily quiet without the usual hum of activity. It’s moments like this when you miss your mom the most—not just her presence, but the way she used to laugh more freely before everything became about surviving.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40kpBAKMTk
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Shin-woo: (I don’t want to bother her with my problems. She’s dealing with enough as it is.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAKpKLavfr
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Your thoughts are interrupted by the familiar knock at the door. You already know who it is before you open it. Eun-ho, your childhood friend, stands there with a grin that could rival the sun.
He doesn’t need an invitation, stepping inside like he’s done a thousand times before. 140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcvGpYjTuW
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Eun-ho: Yo, you look like you’re thinking too much again. Time to knock that off.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLlO2mjO32q
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He drops his bag by the couch, plopping down like it’s his own home. In many ways, it is. The two of you have spent countless weekends and holidays here, filling the silence with laughter and mischief. Eun-ho’s presence always has a way of lightening the atmosphere, his energy infectious.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuZKWiNgQq
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You roll your eyes at his usual teasing, but there’s comfort in it, in the familiarity of his banter.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXeo3lyWOj
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Shin-woo: (He always knows how to distract me, even when I don’t ask for it.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEzM1BDIsE
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You join him on the couch, and he immediately starts goofing around, poking you in the ribs until you’re both laughing like kids again. This is your escape—a brief reprieve from the worries that usually occupy your mind.
He throws an arm around your shoulders, his voice dropping into that playful tone he uses whenever he wants to get a rise out of you.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWFgZHnAQO
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Eun-ho: So, what’s new with your boyfriend, In-woo? Still making you run all his errands?140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvK2v2eZ4LV
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You freeze for a second, shooting him a glare, but it lacks real heat. He’s the only person who knows about your complicated feelings for In-woo, and he’s never let you live it down.
But you also know it comes from a place of understanding, not judgment.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYybI3jiFAN
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Shin-woo: He’s not my boyfriend, and you know it.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVuN0BMpHFj
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Eun-ho smirks, raising an eyebrow.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmK1nlFke3x
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Eun-ho: Right, right. So, you’re just his unpaid assistant who happens to be head over heels for him?140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaXrTBnZA72
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You groan, leaning back against the couch, trying to will away the flush that creeps up your neck. He’s relentless, but that’s just who Eun-ho is. He knows how to push your buttons, but it’s also his way of showing he cares.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9lQNZ3NalV
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Shin-woo: (He’s only teasing because he knows how I really feel… and because he’s probably right.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡab57bh99el
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The two of you settle into your usual routine—talking about everything and nothing, playing video games, and just enjoying the rare moments of peace when life doesn’t feel so heavy.
It’s these weekends that remind you you’re not alone, even when it feels like the world is on your shoulders.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkeqs2qRQLO
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As the evening draws on, Eun-ho eventually falls asleep on the couch, his arm draped over his eyes to block out the light. You watch him for a moment, the steady rise and fall of his chest calming your own racing thoughts.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4JN7c6Uddu
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Shin-woo: (He’s always been there for me, even when I didn’t know I needed him.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2faqXfGIwJ
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You pull a blanket over him before heading to your room, the apartment now filled with the quiet sound of Eun-ho’s soft snores.
It’s not much, but these moments are enough to keep you going, to remind you that, no matter how tough things get, you’ve got someone in your corner.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnSwuOh4h5A
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And with that thought, you let yourself relax, knowing that tomorrow will bring its own challenges, but also knowing you won’t be facing them alone.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBW9juyXBDG
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It's spring, the season when the world outside bursts into color and life. As if on cue with the blooming flowers, In-woo has his own ritual.
Today, like many times before, he leads you to the old cherry blossom tree on the edge of the school grounds. The air is cool, but the sun dapples through the branches, casting playful shadows on the ground.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ2UHz2lUbH
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In-woo stretches out beneath the tree, his back against the grass, eyes closed in a serene expression. You settle next to him, not as relaxed, your body tense as you pretend to gaze outward at the scattered petals.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVmNPdoocn
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Shin-woo: (Every spring it’s the same, but I never tire of it. It’s the one time I can just look at him, really look, without fear of being caught.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI701rqOfaN
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You shift slightly, turning to steal a glance at In-woo. His features are softened by the gentle sunlight, making him look almost peaceful, a stark contrast to his usual stoic demeanor.
The setting is almost too picturesque, him lying there without a care, and you sitting guard, watching over his repose. Your hair falls forward, a convenient veil that completely conceals your face from curious onlookers, allowing you to gaze at him unnoticed.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGWi0Qw39X
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His chest rises and falls with a rhythm that lulls you into a sense of tranquility you only find here, in these moments. Your heart beats a little faster as you allow your eyes to trace the lines of his face—the curve of his jaw, the gentle arch of his brows.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89bKCE7TC1
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Shin-woo: (He’s like some character from a story, too perfect to be real. And here I am, close enough to know it’s not all just a façade.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0mXMakLRa
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Your hand inches closer to his, a subconscious desire to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality. But you stop halfway, pulling back before a touch can break the spell.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjyj8Gtyor
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In-woo stirs slightly, his eyelids fluttering but not opening, and you quickly avert your gaze, focusing on a random point on the ground. Your heart hammers in your chest, worried for a moment that he caught you staring.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡteiF1doJDG
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Shin-woo: (One day, maybe, I’ll stop hiding this. But not today.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVechmmYvS
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You draw in a deep breath, the scent of cherry blossoms filling your lungs, and settle in to enjoy the tranquility of the moment, however fleeting it may be.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJmmGossRZ
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The fleeting serenity of your spring ritual with In-woo comes to an abrupt end as he springs to his feet, full of energy.
With a characteristic tug at your sleeve, he pulls you along to the next event of the day—a basketball match against a rival high school. In-woo's school has never lost to this team, thanks largely to his prowess on the court.
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You follow him to the gym, your role during these games well-practiced. You find your usual spot in the front row, armed with a bottle of water and a towel, essentials for In-woo during his breaks.
As you settle down, you feel the weight of numerous stares. Jealous glances from both girls and boys slice through the air towards you, their envy palpable. 140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7F3p4uiLnX
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Shin-woo: (Let them look. Let them wonder.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvA8iyi0kC1
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Your lips curl into a smirk, one that doesn’t quite reach your eyes but serves its purpose. It's a small rebellion, a silent assertion of your place by his side, even if the nature of that place is misunderstood by onlookers.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcaG6N2S6o
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As the game starts, In-woo transforms. On the court, he is not the stoic, unapproachable figure you spend your days with but a dynamic, almost untouchable force.
Each movement he makes is fluid and precise, his athleticism on full display. You can’t help but be captivated. 140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmzWwNRFRg
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Shin-woo: (Look at him... so confident, so skilled. It’s hard not to admire him—harder still not to want him.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1oxQdsYiS
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Your smile widens as he scores yet another basket, his team pulling further ahead. The crowd's cheers swell around you, a tumultuous sea of excitement and energy, but your focus remains solely on In-woo.
His shirt clings to him, damp with sweat, outlining muscles that shift and flex with every move. The sight sends a warm thrill through you.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwcVgMoI26
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Shin-woo: (He’s incredible. Not just as a player... but just him. Every time I think I’ve got my feelings under control, he does something to show me I’m far from over him.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHY1ESN6dE
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You clutch the water bottle tighter, anticipation building with each pause in the game when you know he’ll jog over to you for a quick refresh, his face alight with the thrill of the game, eyes finding yours for that brief moment that seems to stretch and bend in the air between you.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxis3ud3FaG
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Shin-woo: (Is it just the game, or is there something more in those quick, fleeting glances?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcny15a7zeh
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The whistle blows, snapping you out of your reverie, and he jogs over again, that same determined, competitive gleam in his eyes that somehow softens just a fraction when he looks at you.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡutG73PKhFR
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His chest heaving from exertion, you quickly stand, the towel and water bottle ready in your hands.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFaI6pKiYt
His breathing is heavy, his gaze fixed on the towel you hold.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnL6vR7HEK
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You hand him the towel first, watching as he wipes the sweat from his forehead and neck, his movements precise and calculated. There's an intensity to his actions, a focus that he carries from the court to even the simplest tasks.
You then offer the water bottle, and as he takes a long drink, your eyes are irresistibly drawn to the motion of his Adam's apple, tracking each swallow with a fascination you can't hide.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY1xuX2ppSW
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Shin-woo: (Every detail about him catches me off guard, pulls me in deeper than I want to admit.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PiDRrUgG0
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A droplet of water escapes, tracing a line down from the corner of his mouth to his neck. Your gaze follows the path of the water, lingering a moment too long.
Unconsciously, your tongue flicks out, wetting your own lips as if you could taste the salty sweetness of his effort from across the air between you.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgBpVfHpjl
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He pauses drinking, a brow arching as he catches your stare, the corner of his mouth twitching in an unreadable expression.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpaSMPczP0E
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Shin-woo: (Caught. Why do I always get caught?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyTclMayFy
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His look is a mix of amusement and a challenge, a silent question about what exactly you find so captivating. Flustered, you scramble mentally, looking away briefly before meeting his eyes again, an attempt to regain some composure. 140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDAGAUZ09O
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Shin-woo: (Focus. He’s just a guy. Just a guy who happens to throw my world off its axis every time he looks at me.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfOCUiNP1cb
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As he finishes drinking and hands back the bottle, the moment stretches taut between you. There’s an acknowledgment in his glance, a recognition of the unspoken tension that always seems to dance just on the edge of your interactions.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxMcWdIocl
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Shin-woo: (What does he think in these moments? Does he see me... really see me?) 140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgwfmIMYogh
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He returns to the game without another word, leaving you to ponder the brief encounter, your heart pounding a little too loudly in your chest.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4e1jbml1dB
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The game resumes with its usual fervor, the crowd’s energy palpable as the players dart back and forth across the court. You watch, half-lost in the ebb and flow of the match, your nerves tight each time In-woo handles the ball.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsVbTcjUjDR
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Shin-woo: (Just another game, just another win, hopefully.)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTkgmRJFcC
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Your focus sharpens as Dylan, a notorious rival from the opposing team, enters into a direct contest with In-woo.
You know Dylan by reputation and unfortunate personal experience; he's the type who bristles at being overlooked, and his interactions with you have been uncomfortably forward, always trying to catch your eye with a wink or a smirk during games.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlmv7gQDj5
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Shin-woo: (Why can’t he just play the game without making it personal?)140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYHm0xXM5c
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Today, Dylan's antagonism is more palpable than ever. His taunts seem louder, aimed not just to unnerve In-woo but to draw a reaction from you as well.
However, In-woo, ever the stoic, ignores him, focused solely on the game. This only seems to infuriate Dylan further.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rGvS90AOX
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As the tension on the court builds, a sudden movement catches your eye—a deliberate, aggressive shove from Dylan. In-woo, caught off-guard, stumbles backward, his balance lost.
The world seems to slow down as In-woo's head makes a sickening thud against the metal basketball post. He crumples to the floor, motionless.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡip4Z8cOFOd
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Shin-woo: (No, no, no... this can’t be happening.)
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